Rotini With Spring Pesto

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 12 ounces rotini pasta (heartland organic)
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/3 cup fresh basil leaf, packed
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook the rotini according to package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, in a blender or food processor combine olive oil and garlic. blend until the garlic is minced.
• 3 add the remaining ingredients with exception of the romano cheese.
• 4 blend until the mixture forms a smooth sauce like paste.
• 5 heat a medium size skillet, add the pesto sauce and bring to a simmer.
• 6 add the rotini to the sauce, stir to coat evenly.
• 7 heat thoroughly and top each portion with romano cheese.
• 8 serve immediately.